US Bridges

US 29 over Branch Relief

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N CO RD 69 · Structure no. 000758

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,599
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Branch Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Branch Relief in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,398 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesBranch Relief
Location1.5 MI N CO RD 69
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14683, -86.88164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2023)
Projected traffic2,398 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Branch Relief built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Branch Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 29 over Branch Relief carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Branch Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 29 over Branch Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.